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Florence Huskies take early lead, can't hang on against Colorado Springs School Kodiaks

By Brandon Hopper

hopperb@canoncitydailyrecord.com

Posted:
09/09/2013 08:35:52 PM MDT

Huskies senior Kayla Parker digs a ball during their match against Colorado Springs School on Monday night at Florence High School. The Huskies lost the match and fell to 1-6 overall this season. (Brandon Hopper / Daily Record)

Florence — The Huskies fell to 1-6 on Monday, but it was how they did it that was so disappointing for head coach Dawn Franklin.

After taking the first game 25-20, the Huskies lost control to Colorado Springs School, a high-quality Class 2A team.

The Kodiaks rallied, and although the Huskies gave them a scare, won 20-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-17 in a non-league match at Florence High School.

It was the third time this season that the Huskies had the momentum early, or had it going into the final game. In their season opener, the Huskies won the second of a three-game match against James Irwin 25-13, but lost the next 15-9. Against Colorado Springs Christian School, Florence took the first game 25-20 before falling apart.

On Deck

Thursday: Florence @ The Classical Academy, 6:30 p.m.*

Saturday: Florence @ Fountain Valley, noon*

Monday: Florence vs. Evangelical Christian Academy, 6:30 p.m.

* Tri-Peaks League West match

"They're just on a roller coaster ride," Franklin said. "Emotionally, they're up and they're down, and we're just trying to find that consistency because they have the talent. They just have to get off the roller coaster."

The three teams that the Huskies had a lead early or late momentum against are a combined 12-1 this season. Franklin noted that her team is getting better, but said picking up the pace in practice will make a positive difference.

Florence almost rallied to take a 2-1 game lead. Down 21-10, the Huskies went on a 12-4 run before Kodiaks senior Maddy Mason put away an attack for the 25-22 win.

They made a similar run in the fourth after falling behind 15-4. The Huskies went on a 12-8 run but couldn't finish.

Kayla Parker led the team with 10 kills and Rikki Franklin and Makenna Green each had seven. Kaycee Franklin and Parker had eight and seven digs, respectively. The Huskies recorded 13 aces against the Kodiaks.

Florence will play a Tri-Peaks League West match against The Classical Academy at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Colorado Springs. Then, the Huskies will travel to Fountain Valley for a noon Saturday league match. They'll return home for a 6:30 p.m. Monday non-league match against Evangelical Christian Academy.

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